Neiman Marcus unveils 87th Christmas Book

A $1.9 million diamond deal and outdoor entertainment system are among the “fantasy gifts” offered in the 87th edition of the Neiman Marcus Christmas Book. Almost 40 percent of the more than 500 items for sale in the book cost less than $250. The cheapest is a mug that sells for $12, according to the Associated Press. But it’s the fantasy gifts that get all the attention. Here’s a look at those eye-popping gifts.
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$1.85m ‘Diamond experience’

The most expensive item offered for sale this year is the $1.85 million “diamond experience.” The deal includes a rough diamond and a trip to London and Africa to trace the provenance of the stone.

The sports cars are handmade in England and come in an exclusive shade of blue. ‘‘The cars sell out every year, and always sell out in a record amount time,’’ Neiman Marcus spokeswoman Ginger Reeder told the Associated Press.
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‘Wild Child’ Motorcycle for $750,000

Handbuilt in Brooklyn for the Discovery Channel “Biker Build-Off” series, “Wild Child” is considered by many to be the pinnacle of Indian Larry’s artistic achievements, according to Neiman Marcus. It features his signature dished tank, root beer metal flake paint, twisted down tube frame, and an engine with a shovelhead front cylinder, panhead rear, and jockey shift.
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$11,000 exercise bike

The Ciclotte is described by Neiman Marcus as a modern spin on an exercise bike. You can adjust the angle of the carbon-fiber handles and choose from one of 12 levels of resistance.
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Falcon experience for $150,000

This gift includes everything you would need to hunt with hawks—a gold-plated perch, custom-made bird hoods, and a handmade backgammon board for downtime during the journey.
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$20,000 Jeff Koons sculpture

This limited edition sculpture is named Dom Pérignon’s Balloon Venus and was designed in honor of the Dom Pérignon Rosé Vintage 2003, Neiman Marcus said. This version represents the link between past, present, and future vintages of Dom Pérignon, as well as the continuity of the human experience symbolized by Venus, according to the artist.
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$1.5m outdoor entertainment system

The system includes a 201-inch television that rises out of the ground, advanced speakers, subwoofers, and amplifiers. It also has a DirecTV satellite, DVD management system, and a built-in movie package featuring up to 300 movies and concerts, Neiman Marcus said.
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$30,000 ‘Glass House’ experience

Design enthusiasts can get a chance to spend the night at Philip Johnson’s Glass House in Connecticut. This is the first time such an opportunity has been offered, Neiman Marcus said. ‘‘It’s really a unique, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to live in a masterpiece,’’ Henry Urbach, director of the Glass House, told the Associated Press.
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